Quote by A. C. (Anthony Clifford) Graylin

Socrates famously said that the unconsidered life is not worth living. He meant that a life lived without forethought or principle is a life so vulnerable to chance, and so dependent on the choices and actions of others, that it is of little real value to the person living it. He further meant that a life well lived is one which has goals, and integrity, which is chosen and directed by the one who lives it, to the fullest extent possible to a human agent caught in the webs of society and history.http://www.acgrayling.com/meaningintro.html

Socrates famously said that the unconsidered life is not wor

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Socrates believed that a life without careful reflection and adherence to values is ultimately meaningless. By not considering our actions and allowing ourselves to be easily swayed by external factors, we surrender control of our own lives and become mere victims of circumstance. In contrast, a truly fulfilling life is one that is purposefully lived, driven by personal goals and values. It involves actively making choices that align with our principles and taking charge of our own destiny, even in a world shaped by social norms and historical influence.

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